Saturday, October 3, 2026
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84.5% of Yelm Education Association voted to ratify collective bargaining agreement.
Members of the Yelm Education Association (YEA) voted yesterday, September 3, to ratify its 2024-2027 contract with the Yelm Community Schools (YCS), after a tentative agreement was drafted Monday.
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‘Inflammatory allegations” against Clouse had failed to substantiate claims.
In a heated Thurston Board of County Commissioners agenda-setting meeting on September 3, Commissioner Tye Menser motioned to restore Commissioner Emily Clouse to her external committees and …
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Olympia is offering young people an opportunity to influence city policy and decision-making by joining the Youth Council.
The city has opened the application for the Youth Council. The …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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9/4/24
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Thurston County and much of Western Washington have a heat advisory that remains in effect from 8 a.m. Thursday until 11 p.m. Friday. Temperatures may range from the mid-80s to the mid-90s.
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Tumwater City Council okayed plans for pavement repairs on Crosby Boulevard and Israel Road.
As part of the council’s consent agenda on Tuesday, September 3, the council authorized the …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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9/4/24
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Intercity Transit is experiencing technical difficulties with Google and Trip Planner not showing accurate trip information. The trips that are shown are expected to continue to not be accurate until …
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9/4/24
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The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation (tribe) discussed their appeal of the hearing examiner's decision on July 2 at a Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) work session last August 28, …
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Olympia Heritage Commission endorses the 1938 Art Moderne building's nomination
The Olympia Heritage Commission has unanimously endorsed the nomination of the historic Olympia Armory to the National Register of Historic Places.
At a recent commission meeting on Aug. 28, …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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9/3/24
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Evergreen State College opened its cross-country account this season with favorable results.
On Saturday morning, August 31, they competed and braved the hot weather in the 2024 University of …
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By Vince Zafra
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9/3/24
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At the Olympia Finance Committee meeting on Aug. 26, several local workers spoke about their challenges with inconsistent scheduling, reduced hours, and the need for higher wages and better working …
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Community Advisory Committee seeks diversity for the seats open for applicants
Intercity Transit Authority (ITA) is calling “civically-minded individuals who represent our …
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After a summer break for the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC), South Puget Sound Community College ( SPSCC ) gears up for the return of NWAC competition this September . The college release …
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By Vince Zafra
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9/2/24
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The Thurston County Regional Housing Council (RHC), on Wednesday, August 28, voted to support the expansion of the Black Home Initiative (BHI) to Thurston County.
The BHI is a program …
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Intercity Transit has announced that it will operate on a weekend-level service schedule on Monday, September 2 as Labor Day approaches.
This adjustment affects local and Express bus services …
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By JC Medina
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8/30/24
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Two goals and one assist from senior Peyton Rhyne are not enough for Evergreen State College as they came short against a resolute Fraser Valley in their first game in the 2024 fall season held …
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By Vince Zafra
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8/30/24
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With the return of the 2024-25 Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) looming for the fall season, Saint Martin’s University’s athletic programs gear up to compete with the best …
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By Vince Zafra
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8/30/24
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The Thurston County Board of Supervisors joined Lacey and Olympia City Councils in declaring August 31 as International Overdose Awareness Day in the county.
According to a press release from …
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By Jeffrey Westbrook
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8/30/24
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The Yelm Education Association (YEA), the teachers’ union, is set to hold a strike against the Yelm Community Schools (YCS) on Tuesday, September 3, unless the parties reach an agreement before …
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The Thurston Regional Housing Council, on Wednesday, approved a $1 million funding award to the Family Support Center for a new affordable housing project.
The organization is seeking funding …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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8/29/24
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Olympia and Thurston County are jointly pursuing a federal grant to boost affordable homeownership through the Housing and Urban Development's $100 million Pathways to Removing Obstacles Housing …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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8/29/24
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